2022 Kia Forte

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Coverage held for this vehicle

  • OFFICIAL ACTION 1 US Recalls
  • MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATION 38 Manufacturer Bulletins
  • INVESTIGATION 0 Investigations
  • CONSUMER REPORT 26 Consumer Complaints
  • CANADIAN RECALL 1 Canada Recalls

These are counts of distinct official records held locally. They are not combined into any score, and a record count is not a failure rate. A zero means no record is held here, not that none exists.

US Recalls

NHTSA Recall US

  • 22V304000 2022-05-05

    Recall 22V304000

    Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

    Recorded model years: 2022

A further 18 records exist for the Kia Forte where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Campaign applicability can depend on build date, equipment and market, and a remedy may already have been completed. Confirm any campaign against the official record using the VIN.

Manufacturer Bulletins

NHTSA Manufacturer Communication US

  • 11033217 2026-05-28

    TSB_ELE422

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles (2021-2026MY All Models).

    Recorded model years: 2022

  • 11031906 2026-04-14

    TSB_ELE417

    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information on the process for downloading infotainment software updates and preparing USB for installation on applicable Kia vehicles. The software downloads and USB preparation process is similar across all supported platforms; however, in‑vehicle installation procedures vary by head unit type.

    Recorded model years: 2022

  • 11026698 2025-12-09

    PS797

    PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the difference in signal transmission and reception times between the vehicle (ultrasonic sensor) and an object. The membrane film of the ultrasonic sensor…

    Recorded model years: 2022

Showing 3 of 38 records held. The full set is available from the official source named above.

A further 470 records exist for the Kia Forte where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

A manufacturer communication is service guidance issued to dealers. It is not a safety recall, and its existence does not mean this vehicle has the described condition.

Investigations

NHTSA Investigation US

No matching records were found in the currently integrated dataset. This does not mean none exist for this vehicle — always check the official source using the VIN.

See all model years Go to the Kia Forte page

A further 5 records exist for the Kia Forte where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

An investigation records that a regulator reviewed a suspected defect. It is not itself a finding of defect and not a recall.

Canada Recalls

Transport Canada Recall CA

  • 2022238 2022-05-06

    Transport Canada recall 2022238

    Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the bolt connecting the lower steering column universal joint may not have been properly tightened. If the bolt loosens, you could lose steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle…

    Recorded model years: 2022

A further 22 records exist for the Kia Forte where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

Canadian campaigns are recorded separately from US campaigns and do not imply one another.

Consumer Complaints

NHTSA Complaint US

26 complaint records in the dataset for this vehicle and year.

Outcomes stated in those reports

  • reports mentioning a crash 3
  • reports mentioning a fire 1
  • reported injuries 2

Outcomes as stated by the person who filed the report. They are not verified, not adjudicated, and carry no exposure denominator, so they cannot be turned into a rate.

By system

  • Engine6 (14.3%)Official recall records for this system: 13, covering model years 2010–2021.
  • Driver-assistance systems5 (11.9%)
  • Steering3 (7.1%)Official recall records for this system: 4, covering model years 2021–2023.
  • Suspension3 (7.1%)Official recall records for this system: 3, covering model years 2023.
  • Air bags (restraint system)2 (4.8%)Official recall records for this system: 7, covering model years 2010–2021.
  • Brakes2 (4.8%)Official recall records for this system: 7, covering model years 2010–2017.
  • Electrical system2 (4.8%)Official recall records for this system: 3, covering model years 2010–2014.
  • Powertrain (transmission & drivetrain)2 (4.8%)Official recall records for this system: 4, covering model years 2011–2019.

Other / uncategorized: 9 classifications (21.4%) were not assigned to a specific system by the source. They are counted but not treated as an issue area.

A single report can name several systems, so these figures overlap and must not be added together — their sum is larger than the report total above.

A further 2,528 complaint records exist for this vehicle where the source stated no model year. They are not counted above and appear on no year page.

These are owner-submitted allegations, not confirmed defects. Counts are record counts in the dataset. No exposure denominator exists, so no failure rate or reliability score can be derived from them.

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